Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D) with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into nearby vehicles and structures. The contact was able to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she had smelled gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle prior to the failure; however, the contact was informed that the odor was related to a faulty gas cap. No air bags had deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E068000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the VIN was not included. …
I was driving at a high rate if speed on the interstate and the car did not even give a warning before just would not go. It was like the car was not acknowledging the gas pettle. I could have died. It is a very dangerous problem. A friend of mine died from her Honda.
Engine acceleration while braking. After a short 15 min trip I returned home and entered driveway which is sloped down hill. Depressed brake and engine RPM went from about 1000 to over 3000 RPM. Released brake for a sec and tapped accelerator. RPM went back down and brakes returned to normal. I thought that loose carpet on mat may have interfered with accelerator and I removed it. About 5 hr later I was travelling for about 20 min on 55 mph highway and approached a red light. I depressed brake and slowed down to 5-10 mph. Engine rpm again went up to 3000-4000 RPM, I put automatic transmission in neutral tapped accelerator and RPM returned to idle 800. This again occurred for 5 more times before I returned home. When I pulled into my drive way I slowly reached the end and put the car in park, set the emergency brake, and let it idle for about 30 sec. …
While parking my 2007 Honda Accord in a residential area, I put it into reverse with my foot on the brake. The car suddenly accelerated on its own, and the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a parked car with enough force to move it about 3 feet, pushing it up over the curb and onto the sidewalk. A second parked vehicle was also damaged. With my foot still on the brake, I shifted into drive, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at an alarming rate of speed for about one/tenth mile, where I was finally able to get the car to stop. The rear damage on my car was so extensive that the car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. A police report was filed. Mileage on the vehicle was approximately 33,300 miles. I had kept this car regularly maintained. Because of this very serious safety issue, I will never purchase another Honda....updated 12/03/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While driving 35 MPH exiting a ramp, the vehicle accelerated over 80 MPH without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail and a bridge. The contact stated that only the driver's air bag deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, shoulders, and right knee, which required medical treatment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a facility. The insurance company had not yet investigated the crash. The vehicle was extensively damaged. The manufacturer was notified after the crash. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle accelerated independently. In addition, the brakes failed to operate causing the contact to crash into a retaining wall. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While parking the vehicle at 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to 30-40 MPH and crashed into a set of bushes and a tree. The air bags deployed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 7/5/18
Unexpected acceleration with engine stuck at full throttle.. Conditions at the time: snow on road; large snow banks at sides of road.. I had backed out of my driveway in order to turn my car around so as to point front-out.I then started to back down the driveway.the car got stuck against a pile of snow part way into the driveway (we just had a series of large snowstorms, but the night was clear).I placed the transmission in "'drive"' and attempted to exit the driveway.a wheel stated to spin (I believe it was the right front drivewheel), so I gunned the engine.the car got free, heading toward the snow bank on the side of the road opposite the driveway.I took my foot off the gas and onto the brake, applying force on the brake.the engine remained in full throttle despite my having moved my foot off the gas and onto the brake and my applying force to the brake..the car had propelled itself …
Driving home from airport after returning home late at night my car randomly accelerated and drive light started blinking. Car then drive normal a few more min b4 doing this again jumping on its own while only going 15 mh up to 2 and 3000tpm. I pulled over turned off car then back on. Car was fine the next 5 mile home. The next morning I drove 15miles fine when the car started this again. I pulled over noticed slight smoke but was less than 1 mile from safety so I tried making it. The car again jumped at low speed up to 3000 RPM and stayed there. Breaking and going on it's own. Once I made it to safety I parked car. Upon getting it towed found that my axel came unseated during this and lost all tran fluid. Car wouldn't go into any gear. Upon reseat of axel and replace tran fluid car seems to be OK. …
I was driving into a mcdonald's parking lot, looking for an empty spot so that we could use the rest rooms. It was nov. 30th, Sunday afternoon, and the loot was full of people returning from their thanksgiving holiday. Finally saw one open spot. As I turned right to enter the spot, there was a noise and a sudden acceleration. This parking spot ended with a 6 to 8 inch concrete curb. There was a sudden acceleration and my auto flew like a rocket ship into the concrete curb. Smoke was coming out of the engine, oil was flowing all over the pavement, people were screaming get out of that car. Fortunately, we turned the engine off immediately most probably avoiding a more serious problem. The damage to the body of my auto was almost $5000 and approximately the same amount to fix the engine. This car was only two years old with a mileage of approximately 22,000 miles. …
Acceleration complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2007 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2007 Honda Accord, 8% of the model year's 524 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Accord acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2007 Honda Accord, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Accord acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 22 crashes, 0 fires and 9 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.